NASA Has Committed to a Rocket for the Europa Mission--and It Won't Be Ready on Time

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Although alternatives such as SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy exist, the space agency is legally required to launch its Europa Clipper spacecraft on the behind-schedule Space Launch System

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